Shirley Ann Wallace Kirkland, age 81, of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Shirley was born on March 28, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, to William Harold Wallace and Ruby Lee Sale Wallace. She spent many years working as a cashier at Food World, where she was known for her friendly smile and warm conversation with customers.
In her spare time, Shirley enjoyed shopping, arts and crafts, and flower gardening. She was a devoted NASCAR fan, with Jeff Gordon being her favorite driver, and she proudly cheered for Alabama football. One of her greatest joys was spending time at the river. Shirley was also very talented in her creative pursuits and won numerous awards at the Peanut Festival for her entries.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, Ronald Kirkland; and her sister, Betty Starr.
She is survived by her daughters, Tina Sale Davis of Enterprise and Tonia Sale Amaya of Hartford; grandchildren, Andrew Harrison of Tennessee, Caitlyn Harrison of Enterprise, Aaron Amaya II of Athens, Georgia, and Gabriel Amaya of Daleville; and her great-grandchildren, Dawson Smith, Tayson Meyer, and Tayleigh Meyer.
Shirley will be remembered for her creativity, her love of family, and the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures.
Lomax Preachers of Coffee Springs, AL passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was 76 years old.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Kenneth Ward officiating and Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.
Mr. Preachers was born in Coffee County, AL on July 30, 1949, to the late R.L. and Wilma Lee Hayes Preachers. Lomax was an avid outdoorsman who had a deep love for fishing. He found great joy in spending time with his family and friends, creating lasting memories with those he loved most. Lomax worked as a painter for many years before retiring, a profession he took pride in and dedicated himself to faithfully.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Emmett Lee Preachers, Ruth Hudson, Betty Joyce Farris, and Rhonda Jean Ward.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Debra Lynn Morrow Preachers of Coffee Springs, AL; three children, Stevie Preachers of Samson, AL, T.J. Preachers (Kerri) of Coffee Springs, AL, and Kayla Preachers (Zo) of Ozark, AL; eight grandchildren, Chase, Jayla, Devyn, Tyson, McKenzie, Kahdynce, Lukas, and Ryder; four brothers and sisters, Jimmie Sue Simpler of Crestview, FL, Robert Preachers of Enterprise, AL, Deborah Ann Smith of Samson, AL, and Randall Preachers of Goodman Community; and several nieces and nephews.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
OZARK…Mr. Cameron M. Mills, a resident of Ozark, died early Sunday morning, February 15, 2026, in a Dothan hospital. He was 53.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 20, 2026, in the Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Matt Sasser officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Mills was born on April 22, 1972, in Jacksonville, Florida, and spent his early years moving from place to place as his father served in the United States Navy. Those years took him through several communities, including Atlantic Beach, Florida. In 1984, his family settled in Ozark, a place he would come to call home, and he attended Carroll High School.
He was the kind of man who found joy in simple, hands‑on things. He loved working on his car, taking his time with it, and knowing every sound and bolt like it was part of him. He enjoyed being outside, especially when he was mowing grass or tending to the yard. There was something peaceful about it for him—just being in the sun, hearing the hum of the mower, and seeing the results of a good day’s work.
More than anything, he loved being with his family. Whether it was a big gathering or just a quiet moment, he was happiest when he was surrounded by the people he cared about. Those were the times that meant the most to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Jane Mills, whose memory he carried with him throughout his life.
Surviving relatives include his son, Nathan Childree; father, Earl E. Mills (Petty Officer 1st Class, United States Navy, Retired); sister, Tina Jean Mills; brother, Earl Eugene “E.J.” Mills, Jr., all of Ozark; niece, Carmen Delaney Mills.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
Mrs. Elaine Dorriety, 92, of Hartford, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Fellowship Hall of Hartford Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Elaine with your contribution to the Hartford Senior Citizens Center, 301 South 3rd Ave. Hartford AL 36344.
Mrs. Dorriety was born on May 3, 1933, in Newton, Alabama, to the late Ottis and Nettie Stephens German. Elaine was employed with First Insurance Agency for more than thirty years. A woman of strong faith, she was a devoted member of Hartford Baptist Church. She was well known for her delicious pound cakes and exceptional baking skills. Elaine also enjoyed playing Bridge and Mexican Train with her special friends. Her kindness, faith, and love for her family will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Pippen, and the father of her children, Jake Elton Dorriety.
She is survived by four children: Dennis Dorriety (Wanda), Mary Lynn Brackin (Brad), Lori Ann McGriff (Don), and Melinda Araj (Randy Mintz); grandchildren: April Knowles (Richard), Harris Kennedy (Jill), Sheena Malphurs, Trent Dorriety, Tyler Brackin (Amellia), Alex Anne Brackin, Hayden McCall (Charlie), Emma Araj, Julia Araj, and Layla Araj; great-grandchildren: Hunter Knowles, Hayes Kennedy, Hadley Kennedy, Layton Brackin, and John Tyler Brackin; one sister, Gail Harden; special friend, Annie Dean Graham; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
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